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I have just returned from my first trip to Campobello Island and have to say that it is a fantastic spot for photo taking. I was able to shoot four light houses and several coastal shots from the Island. There are drivable trails all over the Island along with a lot of walking trails. A must do if...

Cascade Range is a mountain range in Essex County in the state of New York (NY). Cascade Range climbs to 2,792 feet (851.00 meters) above sea level. Cascade Range is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 44.230326 and W -73.86181.
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is the twenty-seventh highest peak of the High Peaks Region in the Adirondack Park in New York, USA. The peak was named for the prominent steep cliff that rises to its summit. Because it is relatively close to trailheads and because it offers a close view of the nearby Great Range, Big Slide is a...

at 5,344 ft (1,629 m), is the highest mountain in the Adirondack Mountain Range and the highest point in New York State. It is a popular destination for hikers due to its stature and great views, and the peak can get very crowded in the summer months. The mountain is located in the heart of the...

Excellent location with spectacular views... Thatcher Park has tons of photo opportunities as well as picnic, dayhiking, swimming pool activities.
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=125
*From the NYS site:*
John Boyd Thacher State Park, is situated along the Helderberg...

This is a great railroad trestle, spillway, and scenic swimming and fishing area. Lots of photo ops here.
The following map is for a resturant, not the photo spot. If you look above it on the map, you see a missing bridge across the water on French's Mill Road... there is a foot bridge there...

The Bed and Breakfast Registry has an excellent site that lists driving paths to see the fall foliage. They also have a page that lists the latest information on the status of the foliage so you can watch for the peak.
http://www.bbselectregistry.com/fallfoliage/ny_inns/ny_driving.asp
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Here are a few lists of fire towers in NY. The towers themselves are a historical structure that provides a photo opportunity, as well as the views if you are able to go up in the towers. Note that some of the towers are no longer safe to climb, so make sure you check things out ahead of time and...

"This 600 acre preserve includes the area between Riverview Road and the Mohawk River in the Town of Clifton Park. A segment of the original 1825 Erie Canal and Towpath; a segment and a number of structures of the 1842 Enlarged Erie Canal; and the current N Y State Barge Canal are accessible within...

A great location for Macro, flower and rock garden portraits, statues, fountains.
The gardens are on the Yaddo estate in Saratoga Springs NY.
They are open from 8am until dusk every day, admission is free.
Directions are as follows.
From the City of Saratoga Springs:
Proceed east from...